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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
The Richmond Drowning Accident.

RICHMOND, JUHe Io'
The sailor drowned at Richmond, Saturday
evening, was shipped for the schooner, F. 4.
Dew, by A. H. Baxter of Boston, giving the
name of Ernest Ripley. Capt. Gage of the
schooner thinks that Ripley was German
He has an uncle on Long Island. New York
paper, are requested to copy. The bodv has
not been found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
Bar HarbOr Notes.
BAR HARBoR, June

BAR HARBoR, June %.
A committee from the New England In
surance Exchange were here today for the
purpose of inspecting the appliances for ex-
tinguishing fires. Several prominent insur-
ance men are here.
St. Saviour Hotel opened for the season
today.
Mrs. Alley of Eden, committed suicide this
morning by drowning; cause supposed to be
ill health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Cbspped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. II IL guar
anteed 10 give perfect satisfaction, oYAmoney
refunded Price 25 cents per box. For sale
BY Devine & Couahlin. ID, , may29fd&w1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

Hammond's Grove.

N-MR. THOMAS CoLBY's barge will make
regular trips to Hammoud's Grove each
Wednesday and Saturday, leaving Monument
Park at I p. NJ; or on any other day for a
party of six. Will also run to the band concert
at Soldiers Home, every Sunday, leaving
west end kennebec Bridge At 2.30 r. N.
luDe2l. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
A Railroad Leased.

BANGOR, June 2S.
The president Of the Bangor & Piscataquis
railroad. by order Of the directors, signed q
lease to the Bangor & katahd;n Iron WORKS
railroad for 80 years. at price equivalent
to SIC, 900 year, subject to ratification by
the stockholders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
saved HIS Lar.

Mr.. ID. l. Wilcoxson of Horse Cave, Ky.,
saws he was for many years badly afflicted
with Phthisic, also Diabetes; the pains we're
almost uncomfortable, aud would Sometimes
almost throw him into convuisions. He tried
Electric Bisters and got relief from flrs, bot
tie, and after taking elk bottles vas entirely
cured, and had gained in fesh eighteeA
pcunds. Says he positively believes he
lvosld have died, had il not been for the re-
lief afforded bv Hlsosric Bisssrs. Sold at
atty cent? bottle BY Dsvine q Coushliu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
BASE BALL.


At Rockland-The second game in the
Maine league series was played here today
between the Bangors and Rocklands, result
ing IN victory for the former BY . score of
Is tos. Day and Long battery for Bangor
Underwood, Fsnton and. n oulson battery for
Rockland. The third same swili be PLAYED
10 Belfast tomorfows between Belfas, and
Rockland. Lyons and Flynn, viii be the
Rockland battery. sss-s
The following is the standing of the Maine
league games up TO date:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
Child Drowned.

80 MAcHlAs, June %.
A six years old daughter of Widow John
Whine at East Machias, at play in Popes
mill, Monday forenoon, fell through ana was
carried BY the rapid current over the dam
ma drowned. The body was recovered sew
,eYal hours after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
Ac,,v. Pu.h,ns and Rs,,.Dle. 7

Devine & Coughlin can always be relied
upon to carry in stock the purest and beat
goods, and sustain the reputation of being ac-
tive, pushing and reliable, by recomme ling
articles with well established merit and such
as are popular. Having the agency for the
celebrated DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, colds and coughs, will sell II on .
positive guarantee. 1t will surely cure any
and every affection of throat, lungs, or chest,
and in order 20 prove our claim, we ask you
20 call and get Trial Bottle Free. I'dI,rf.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
Class Day at Bates.

LEWISTON, June 28.
Tuesday afternoon the class day exercises
occurred in Hathorn Hall. Many alumni
and friends of the graduating class from out
of town were present. The following was the
program;
neutrality-suspicious..
Grafton, 4. c. Hayes.
History, l.. g. ROBERTS.
Solo--E. w. Goss.
Poem, Israel Jordan
Prophecy, Miss N. f. Richmond.
SoIo-E. W. Goss.
Parting Address, II. c. Cushman.
Glass Ode.
Pipe of Peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

ana fso children Who took shelter in an old
mouse on which tree fell. were killed.
10 the track Of the tornado nothing vas
ieit The country is thinly settled which
accounts for the small number Of lives Lost.
As tnere Is no telegraph communication,
but little can be learned at this time and ali
reports are meagre in the extreme. A heavy
Wind and rain storm il raging nov.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

many a great mans passage to "the great
majority" Many life has been taken by
this dread disease that might have been
spared had the possessor only known and
taken Menard's Rheumatic Bullets. They
are a certain, and at the same time pleas
ant cure for Rheumatism, Gout and Neural
giar They can be procured at 81 90 per bot
tie, from J. NJ. Mixer and G. b. Murphy T.
Co, jel6d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
sharp Trial.

New York, June ".
m. aefense in the Sharp case closed u
, nnp 49, HI The court adjourned till tomcf,
row as 10 A. M, when the summing " ~"
BEGIN.
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tMarrifn.

In wayne, by Rev. ID. X. Ford. Charles ~. Cum.
mings to Miss ssrah McKinnon. both OF Augnsta.
In Bridstob, june %. ". O. LaSrabee 70 Miss MIL
dred b. Plnmmer, both Of Brdgton.
IN waahburn, June 70, Henry w. Beardsisy of
wood.toek, N. B.. 70 Miss Lucinda y. Churchill Of
Washburn. it fi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

~ By the addition of one of the finest
modern transits TO my collection Of ins,ru-
ments am now prepared to do any kind Of
engineering, surveying, dwelling, drsughtpg,
&c during the summer months. Accurate
work guaranteed. Orders by mail attended
to. q Es5r.l tds. X. b. CAPEs. e.
-sszE sa r4gls+ --l4rs. ..s. inne z7deodlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
A TEXAS STORM.
Five Men, one Woman and two ChildFeu
Killed Outright.

New YoRK, June %.
A Sunday special from Long View Bay
..vs: One Of the most destructive storms
ever known in this vicinity occurred Sunday
nisht. twenty miles below here.
Al New Prospect Eve men were killed out
right 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
More Wages Wanted

BANGOR, June 20.
Seventy five laborers on the sewers a. DAN
oor struck, Tuesday morning, for an az
vance of rs cents per day., 1t Is expec'ea
.h., . compromise will be effected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

NJ The best place in the city 10 buy
OH Stoves. Refrigerator, Ice Cream Freez.
era. Gsrden Vases, &c. Call and examine OUT
stock. J. H. CoeAS, III Water 81.
y " 81 . may19dff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
Dtroy

At her residence In this city. on the morning Of
the 18th Inst. SibJ FArnhafn, widow Of the late
Alien Lambar5. ia the 18th year Of her age.
In Beifsst. jane z5s Chss J. Bugess. aged "a YRS,
II Belsrsde. Jane ~. Mr. csarissa Poverty. aged
10 years. mouths t..t..t
II Kendu-keag, June 81. Leyey A. Rass, aged 70
wears III t4n az ..-f Is ff4 = Z f..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

There is an eclipse this year that astrono-
mers failed to note. 1t was the eclipse Of
Adamson's Botanic Balsam over all com.
petitors. II cures coughs, colds, and all
diseases of tie throat, chest, and luags-
Price 10, %, and 10 cents. ~ .' t+'N rlE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

A distressing cough often causes the
friends Of the sufferer - much pain - the
sufferer himself, and should receive imn,e-
disse attention. Dr.. Wistar's Balsam Of
Wild Cherry speedily cures coughs, colds.
influenza, sore throst. &c. and in many well
sttested Gases ii has effected . perfect cure Of
consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
MARKET REPORTS.
Brighton and Wstertown Market.

Exported for the Kenpebec Journal for the Week
Ending June 81.
.Amos~f a. Lire Stoek at Markst.
Cattle. Sheep Lambs Swine. Hoeses. yesls
a,1S6 A,04i is,2s2 63l n7e
Nswber hem Naims.
shecpA
Cattle. Lambs. Calves. Horscs Swine.
Maine stock. "a q i2i ~ .
Price Of Market Beer
A few choice, 600 600; extra, esso q es7s;
ESQ; third quality, 600 $50. - :
arrival by Steamers. i Do. lrs.N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

~ Visiting cards. You can get fifty
cards engraved in the latest style. with plate,
for only 81 80 at s. J. Milliken's book store,
Augusta. sNl Il .sRlg iun23 mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

H-Pure Paris Greer, Dslmstian Insec
Powder, Poison and Sticky Fly Paper, at De
vine & Coughlin's Drag Store -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
Resigned Alter 40 Years Service.


VIM. P. Preble, clerk of the United states
Court for nearly 40 years, has resigned
Dan;el ". Fessenden will probably be sp
pointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

Know myself by reading the "Science Of
Life,p the best medical work ever published,
FOR young and middle-aged men.
mav7dkwIv
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A Wonderful Machine bat 10 Will Wear


There is no doubt that man 10 a fine
mechanism, but like every other machine he
wears ont by friction. 1t is said that he is
born again every two or three years. His
body is virtually remade from food. To re-
tard this making over IL radically wrong. rs
man loses 40 much vitality in the delsyed
process that it takes long time to reeuperate.
The process Of making anew is 50 accel-
Grated by purging with Brsndreth's Pills that
a new man. as it were, may be made IN Two
or three months, and the change In the
mechanism is such that the WORKOUT part 10
replaced by the new without the usual running
down of the entire machine. You don't have
to stop for repairs. Purge away with Bran
breth's Pills the old, diseased and WORKOUT
body. ..........I. .....I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

DIR. Robt. Newton Gays az found 'Dieesty
lin an excellent aid 10 Atomic Dyspepsia.
There is no reason Why doctors should not
prescribe it in preference to any other d.
gestve remedy"
Sold nv all druggists, 81 90 pey bottle, or
W. +. Kiddet & Co, Manufacturing Chemists,
So John ST., N. Y. ..., ......,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
For time nv liIe was deapaired of.

For . time my HE vas despaired Of. Ny
trouble was with the Kidneys, Liver aud
Blsdder-also Constipation. Finally used
DR.. Kenuedy's Fsvorits Remedy. and In my
ment to save those who suffer as did.-A.
]. Clifford. Lowell, Mass., Druggists, 81.
Send 2.cent stamp to DIR. David Kennedy.
Rondout, N. Y, for his book on Kidney,
Liver aud Blood disorders. Mention this
paper. Je7-d&w6w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
Maine Stock at Market,


Because Maine is not sending In store cattle and
State represented by her cattle drovers are not on
the alert, waichine their opportunity TO put Ia the
stock when the market will admit Of profit. Its
all right. as farmers not Willing away their
time during June and July. They busy putting
in the seed for future crops pasturing their young
cattle and improving their beef stock They tell
the country cattle looking first rate. mpro ing
rapidly. which means large gain In weight. being
on good feed. We heard Of but sale OF work Ing
oxen and the pair was from New Hampshire par.
ty. at - 40 i've girthng IT. Pin. and weighing siac
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

At Haverill-AesehsAaer IL. Raverhill 4.
At Lowell-Pqsqspd ", Loseil3.
At Bos,on-Ba~re6ee :, Boston Blaes o.
The following H. thei Standing Of the, New
EnRland Leagua, eluhn nm to data. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

LOBSTER CRoouErrks.-'r Q can Of pre-
served lobster. chopped fna, add pepper, sslt
and powdered mace. Mix with these one
fourth ~ much bread crumbs a. you have
meat, work In two tablespoonfuls Of melted
butter, and make into egg -shaped rolls. Roll
these In raw egg. then In cracker dust. and
fry in butter or very sweet lard. Serve drv
and hot, with crosses or parsley laid around
them. II after eating the above you happen
to be troubled with iudisestiou. take dose
Of Steele's Little Bile Pulls. which you can
buy for rs eents per bostls. Of J. NJ, Mixer
and G. b. Marphy \ Co. jel6d&wlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

2-Best quality Of rubber hose at reduced
prices, for sale by 4 P. Gould & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29
Ne,o Mich co,cs and spr,noers.

great chance for an Improvement in the GOV
trade. The closing out trade Of last Wednesday
was not at all hattering Plenty OF money lost say
the dealers, but this week the supply oil COWS il
somew hat limited and dealers are getting at the
least home cost. some of the cows will make them
a little money. I. O. Libby = Sou sold Ia Of their
best and springers, out of herd OF SO head at
&46 per head; 20 more ordinary cows at $40 per
head. NJ. G. Flanders sold mch cows, including
2 cows and calves at $33 each. Brech Wood sold
. milch cous each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-29

The trade In mich cows is quiet and the supply
market light. But few fancy mixers for sale. Lib.
by Son and c. II. Merrill sold 2s head Of milc
cows and springers from s25 TO CAS- each. w. Scol
lans sold mich cows at $40 each 2 do at te5 each
do at t42 each 3 fancy at 600 each and mixers
at $45 each. A. r. tone sold mich at &60;
do at t55 each; do at t6l 90 each; 3 do at &45
each j. s. Henry sold from yard of 30 head OF
mich cows do e55 each do at e52 so each; 4 AT
$50 each; do at ets each balance from s25 to CAS-
each. +. II. Coolidge Son sold IS mileh cows
from $50 to s55 each. j. Meloy Son sold spring
ers at esq so each, do at ESQ each do at t55.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-11
A NEW LEASE OF life

When one has been suffering the lg"ntes
Of a severe attack Of rheumatism. Hrurii.
gia or >Cidtica and relief comes, II >ceIu> ds
if a new lease Of life hud been granted
Such have been the feelings of thousands
who, after trying physicians and number
less remedies have used Athl"ph"rps ami
found 10 their great joy that tins medicine
really did cure these iii ceases.
Q. F. ~hafirr formerly managing editor
Of the Register, Youngstown, .,
said in 4 recent interview with him: Il
lav" suffered from rheumatism tpr pbrit
thirtrru wears At different Intervals !
laye been unable To- attend 10 my business
or weeks at time. The most Of my
trouble was in my hands and arms The
paiu was usually accompanied with con
siderable swelling OF my hands I'Wrug
these wears | have used many kinds OF
remedies with only temporary rrilei. Beng
in the newspaper business ! had come IN
contact with various medicines that were
advertised in our columns, but really never
had much faith in patent medicines. \
little over three years ago my attention was
called 10 Athlophoros. ! noticed from
time To time the strong endorsement OF
parties tina; had used the remedy and was
sent to us for Publication in our paper.
Through this means concluded To try the
medicine for my own case. Twas relieved
and cured in remarkably short time
Have YOU been troubled with rheuma-
ti,m since" was asked. II was entirely
rid Of it for two wears and then had another
slight attack, but few doses of AthloPho-
roS soon drove it away since that time,
about 4 wear ago. have been entirely free
from rheumatism. This WIS all done with
less than bottle of medicine. | always
recommend it for rheumatism"
Every druggist should keep AthloPhoros
and Athlophoros Pills, but where they can
not be bought OF the druggist the Athlo-
phoros Co, III Wall St, New York, will
send either carriage paid on receipt "i
regular price. which is Sl.Oo per bottle
for Athlophoros and soc for Pills.
For liver and kidney diseases dyspepsia IN
digestion weakness, nervous debility diseases
Of women constipation headache, impure
blood, &c, AthloPhorJs Pills are une3uaied
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-11
SOClhC ETIQUETTE.
Manners aud Customs Practiced In
Polite society.

Polite society.
The present liking for house or "at home"
weddings has lei TO the giving, by The Art
Interchange OF some timely information on
the most suitable and convenient way to CON
duct them. Among other points, if the
bcuse contains two large parlors, one is
generally closed at first and the guests re-
ceived toy the lady of the house in the parlor
nearest the front door. As the relatives of
the bride and groom enter they are invited to
PASS into the room which has been reserved
for them, while friends and general acquaint-
anceS asSem embir III the front room.
After the guests are assembled, the mother
of the bride may join the bridal procession or
els. take her place in the inner room. The
latter is more generally the custom. Before
the bride comes down stairs the ushers -four
OF sIxl proyidr III mselves with a rod six feet
long covered with flowers and ribbons
Holding the ends OF the rod in one hand and
the ribbons iii the other, two ushers clear a
war through the front narlor, open the doors
bet yeeu the rooms and walk on TIL a space is
cleared for the biida! party. Other ushers
follow them, holding the ribbon, and station
themselves at proper intervals so that the
crowd may not press back again into the lane
thus formed. The long roi may then be laid
aside The bride, leaning on her fathers
arm, may enter the room, either followed or
preceded by her maids; or the groom may
enter first with her mother and the party
walk Ia the space provided for them, where
the clergy man should lie standing in rcadi-
neSs to marry them. Tie ribbons should bA
held i'll place during the ceremony.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-11

can chePrtully recommend Ely'~ Cream
Balm to the suffering public for hav fever
and Stoppage Of the air passages. have
tried il. and tind il gives Immediate relief.
!. +. Rector. 2O9 Rock street. Little
Rock Ark
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-11
pHysioL o6Y AND HYGIENE.
Diet for Complaint, Incident to the
s,ns,u and Other Timely Topics

Ia cases of summer pmplalntS prepared
flour Is not only the safest form Of nouriSl-
ment. lrlt if the dis tse is in lis first stage
his dirt Will often Iriiev, II So efectuaily aS
To preclude the IIse Of medicine. Flour Tor
this u,,' i prepared 10y tying about PINT OF
1t very tightly IN cloth, which Is then put
INTO boiling water and h"ilel three hours.
Upon umtying II. the gluten IF the flour will
i.. found IN "A mass "u the outside OF the ball.
Remove this AMI the inside will prove dry
powder which Is very aStrinGer'. Grate this
and wet a portion Of it in cold milk. Boil
pint If milk and when 1t Is at the boiling
point stir in as much 0f the wet mixture us
will thickcn 1t to the quality of palatahle
porridEr Stir IN u little salt and let this lie
the article of Diet until tis" disease dlsap-
pears. Mutton broth. which Is also very
aStringent, may sometimes lie advantage
ouSly used To afford Il little change Of food.
/ A small quantity of wild cherry brandy,
very little tea, thoroughly boiled rice, beet
juice and toast also figure III the usually
accepted dietary for complaints incident to
summer
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-11
A GREAT STORY!
ALLAN GU ATERMAIN.
BY H. RIDER HAGGARD
SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED.

and thrilling experiences, and finally
reach Milosis, city OF great architectural
and artistic grandeur-the capital Of the
Zu-Vendi nation, ruled by the sister
queens, Nyleptha and Sorais.
The strangers excite much interest, mar
rowly escape death by burning, and are
finally advanced to positions of distinction
subsequently espousng the cause OF
Nyleptha, against her sister Sorais, i'll =
great revolt prcCipitated by the latter.
The story ahouuds in thrilling stua-
tions. aud will repay reading.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-11
Thirst in Infants.

Now that warm Weather prevails 1t should
be remembered that infants require water to
drink as we'll aS milk 1t does not follow that
because milk Is a liquid II Is capable of satisfy
inE thirst. On the contrary, according 10
Popular Science News. ieinS warm as IL Is
drawn from the breast, 1t CAUSES thirst alter
it has remained III the stomach for some time,
the same as other fo,i Ii is this sense ot
thirst which cau>es healthy. breast nourlshed
infants to often cry for lN1g periods OF time
after freely nursing. II Is claimed that there
are many case. of indigestion due to INSULT
cheney of the child's gastric juice, which would
be greatly benefited or even cured, 10y allow
ing the child occ;.>s,maliy "A drink of decidedly
. cool water
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-11

A fatal mistake At the time DIR. Vance.
Of Cleveland. performed the operation on
the lady for the removal of a cancer of the
stomach he found when too late that the
poor woman had no cancer to be removed
The disease was Indigestion. and If she h al
taken the Shaker Extract of Roots (Siegers
Syrup that awful distress at the pit OF the
stomach, which made the doctors think she
had cancer. would have been removed. Dis
tress after eating. dull. heavy feeling IN
the head. with pains in the side and back
all vanish after using this wonderful rem
edy. The tired. lauguid feeling gives place
Ia strength and vigor.
Mrs. Della Marsh writes from Pea Ridge.
Benton county, Ark. that she had dyspep-
sia in the worst form for hve years. and
that nothing gave any relief until she used
the Siegel Syrup.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-11

Many ,eople uncnus 'lou>lv get into the hal At
of repeating questions that are asked the n,
and of asking others TO repeat what they bive
said Ones experience with such people Is
usually something like this: How long aave
you been in New York;" How long b,vc
ts,en in New York, did YOU sayT or Il think
it will be warmer tomorrow" What did
YOU saw" If one thinks he has been under
stood. all that is necessary, as rule, Is to
keep silent and look his interlocutor in the
face for moment, to be made sure Of it.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-11

An En-ll.n n,eriiral journal gives the Gu
ration Of nlfertiou~nesS in n number Of dis
eases: Mca>es. from the second day for eN-
artl,- three weeks; small pox, from the first
day. under one month, probably three weeks;
scarlet fever. mt alr'ut the fourth day, for
six or seven weeks, numps. under three
weeks; diphthcIia under three weeks. Sci
enCo, in commenting upon this statement,
doubts whether any one can fix the eNnct
period during whish any of these diseases
may be communicated, rs is here done with
measles Some excellent authorities believe
that even before some of these diseases mako
their presence known, persons exposed may
contract them.